Transfer domain to another registrar

There are a lot of things to check for before transfering your domain to a new registrar. So, to help make the process as easy as possible, we've put together a step by step guide for you.

We strongly recommend transferring your domain before you cancel, that way if something goes wrong, we'll still be able to help you out.

Tip: If you are also changing your hosting provider, we suggest changing your name servers to your new host, before you initiate the transfer. Once the transfer has been initiated, you will not be able to change the name servers until the domain has been transferred to your new registrar.

When you are ready to transfer your domain, there are 7 steps that you'll need to follow.

Verify that at least 60 days have passed since you registered or last transferred your domain.
In accordance with ICANN rules, you cannot transfer your domain to another provider until 60 days after you register or transfer your domain.

Check your administrative contact email address.
Your new provider will send an email to your domain administrative contact to confirm your domain transfer. If you can't receive the confirmation, you won't be able to complete the transfer. Learn how to update your contact information.

Disable Private Domain Registration.
Private Domain Registration is an optional service that masks personal information that would otherwise be visible in the public WHOIS registry — information that includes the administrative contact email address mentioned above. To ensure you receive your new provider's email, we recommend that you disable this feature. Learn how to disable Private Domain Registration.

Get your authorization code.
To find your authorization code, head to your Domain Control Panel, and click the Transfer Your Domain link. On the following page, you'll see your unique domain authorization code. Print this code, as you'll need it to give to your new provider. Learn more.

Contact your new provider.
When you're ready, contact your new provider to begin the transfer process. Be sure to have your authorization code handy, as your new provider will need it to verify the move. If you have made any changes in steps 2–4 above, we recommend you wait at least 24 hours before contacting your new provider; this will allow time for your updates to be recognized.

Cancel your plan.
Once your transfer is complete, we'll send you an email confirming the transfer (you can also check this status with your new provider — it should take about nine days). When you receive this confirmation, you may cancel your plan. Note that Yahoo does not automatically cancel your service when you transfer your domain.